Yorkshire and the Humber School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 15 councils and local authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in Yorkshire and the Humber is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular Yorkshire and the Humber Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in Yorkshire and the Humber and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

The next school holiday for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Bradford Council

The next school holiday for Bradford Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Calderdale Council

The next school holiday for Calderdale Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 20 days away.

City of York Council

The next school holiday for City of York Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Doncaster Council

The next school holiday for Doncaster Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The next school holiday for East Riding of Yorkshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Yorkshire and the Humber Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 15 councils and local authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

The next school holiday for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bradford Council

The next school holiday for Bradford Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Calderdale Council

The next school holiday for Calderdale Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

City of York Council

The next school holiday for City of York Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Doncaster Council

The next school holiday for Doncaster Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The next school holiday for East Riding of Yorkshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Kingston upon Hull City Council

The next school holiday for Kingston upon Hull City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Kirklees Council

The next school holiday for Kirklees Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Leeds City Council

The next school holiday for Leeds City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North East Lincolnshire Council

The next school holiday for North East Lincolnshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Lincolnshire Council

The next school holiday for North Lincolnshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Yorkshire Council

The next school holiday for North Yorkshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

The next school holiday for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Sheffield City Council

The next school holiday for Sheffield City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Wakefield Council

The next school holiday for Wakefield Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About Yorkshire and the Humber School Term Dates

Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools break up for Easter on Thursday, 25 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most Yorkshire and the Humber schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 21 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, Yorkshire and the Humber school term dates are not the same for all 15 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.